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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.76, 3,709.69 and 2,465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.76, 3,709.69 and 2,465.55 is: 3,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.76 : 3,709.69 = 2,465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.76/3,709.69 = 2,465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.76x = 3,709.69 × 2,465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.76x = 9,146,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,420.02/2,487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.57

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